How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Desert Camping Trip

The golden city, Jaisalmer, is located in the middle of the Thar Desert. It is one of the most stunning desert safari experiences. A trip to Jaisalmer is incomplete without a desert camp and experiencing the unique Rajasthani culture. This guide will help you plan a budget desert camping.

Types of Desert Safaris in Jaisalmer

Camel Safari

Riding a camel is the traditional method of exploring the desert. You can enjoy a camel safari with your friends or family. This can cover nearby towns and sand dunes, and it is a budget-friendly option that ranges from INR 500 to INR 1500 for a two or three-hour ride.

Jeep Safari

If you are looking for a comfortable safari, then a Jeep Safari would be the perfect choice. A vehicle can get into further desert more quickly, and you can explore small dunes like Khuri or Sam. The price is according to the package you will choose and ranges from INR 1,000 to INR 3,000.

Low-Cost Desert Camps

These desert camps are restricted to those tourists who are looking for affordable desert camps. A basic camp that includes breakfast ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 2,500, is the perfect choice.

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Budget-Friendly Desert Safari

 Choose a Local Tour Operator- Booking through a local tour operator is the best choice as it saves cost as compared to online platforms. Due to their profit on safari reservations, hotels frequently charge extra fees.
 Take a Group Safari- Doing a group safari is another way to save money. This type of safari is arranged by various travel organizations, where travels split the expense of guide and transportation. This is a best way to save money and connect with other adventures.
• Book Low-Cost Accommodations- You can look for inexpensive desert camps that offer comfortable sleeping quarters, basic food, and entry to enjoy live cultural events. You can find good camp ranges from INR 1,000 to INR 2,500 per person for an overnight stay with food included.
• Travel Off-Season– Deserts are less crowded and more affordable during the off-season. It is best to plan a trip to the desert in the spring and autumn months. Avoid desert camps during holidays or peak seasons because prices are comparatively high then, and you cannot enjoy the experience as much due to the crowded areas.

Check the Weather- A few days before your camp, make sure to check the weather. If you are going in the rainy season, then make sure to carry certain things like raincoats, backpacks to keep your packs dry. For the cold, bring hand warmers to have in your tent at night. It makes you feel more comfortable.

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What to Eat: Cheap & Easy Meal Ideas for Budget Desert Camping

No-Cook Meal Ideas (Perfect for Daytime)

• If you don’t want to deal with fire and heat. You can make tortilla wraps of your choice, like you can prepare a filling of peanut butter and banana. If you are health-conscious and want to make a healthy wrap, go for cucumber, olives, and hummus.
• Crackers and Cheese- It is a simple snack that is prepared in a few minutes. You need Doritos chips and hard cheese like cheddar to hold up without refrigeration for a few days.

Instant and One-Pot Meal

• Instant Noodles and Ramen- You can cook instant noodles and add some veggies to enhance their taste.
• Instant Rice and Canned Beans- Heat canned beans with cumin or garlic powder and mix them with the rice for a perfect and high-energy dinner.
• Easy, Budget Breakfast for Desert Days
• Overnight Oats/ Instant Oats- You need water or milk. Start by adding milk powder, cinnamon, or a spoonful of peanut butter. Add some dry fruits like raisins, cashews, and apricots to enhance the flavour.
Instant Tea or Coffee- You can drink warm milk on a cool desert morning.
• Peanut Butter Tortilla Rolls- It is a breakfast, rich in protein and prepared in just 10 minutes. Free Activities to Enjoy While Budget Desert Camping

Watch the beautiful Sunrise or Sunset

• If you are a nature lover and want to watch the beautiful sunrise view or sunset view, then enjoy when the sky explodes with colors pink, orange that cast long shadows across the sand. This is a perfect view for your photography.

• Stargazing under a desert night- All you need is a blanket and your mobile phone, along with a star app to enjoy the view.

Rock Collecting

• It is a fun game that is played by kids. Find the smoothest rock, the unique footprint, and the cool cactus.
• Campfire Conversations and Storytelling- Enjoy a campfire with deep conversations and storytelling is the best experience.

Conclusion

Organizing a budget desert camping trip is very much possible through focusing on frugality and wise decision-making. Through consciously choosing an inexpensive site, reducing transportation expenses by carpooling and good gas mileage, going for borrowed or used equipment, thoroughly organizing your own food and drinking water, and specializing in free-of-charge natural pursuits, you can enjoy the distinctive charm and peace of the desert without spending a penny.

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